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Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School, located in Waimea on Hawai‘i Island, has received a full term of accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for its K-12 program. The WASC accreditation is effective for six years with a midterm review, expiring on June 30, 2016.  According to WASC Commission Chair Dale J. Mitchell, “This action was taken after a careful study of the Visiting Committee Report, which noted many laudable aspects of the school.”  For more information see the article in the KANU NEWS section below.

Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School is a Hawaiian-focused, bi-lingual public charter school serving 220 students in grades K-12, which started up in 2000 in Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island.  Our motto “Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu” signifies our efforts to provide a quality choice in education, as well as our ongoing focus on growth and excellence at all levels, a standard set by Hawaiʻi’s native forefathers.

Our name kanu o ka ‘āina literally means “plants of the land” and figuratively refers to “natives of the land from generations back.”  This name reflects the commitment of our school, our staff, our students and their families to perpetuate Hawaiʻi’s native language, culture and traditions, as mandated by Article X of Hawaiʻi’s State Constitution.  It also demonstrates our efforts to assure that future generations of Waimea residents have the choice to remain natives of this land.  Read More

Kanu News

HALAU HO’OLAKO Awarded Platinum LEED® Green Building Certification

 

Leed Platinum FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:    Olani Lilly -  887-1117 or 960-5732

 HALAU HO’OLAKO Awarded Platinum LEED® Green Building Certification

  (Waimea, Hawai’i May 18, 2010)

 As over 300 well-wishers celebrated the 10th anniversary of Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School and its non-profit organization, the Kanu o ka ‘Āina Learning ‘Ohana (dba KALO), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) officially awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification to their first facility. 

 

KauhaleThe 9,300 square foot green building, called Hālau Ho’olako, is Hawai’i Islands first high performance facility, and the first building of a self-sustaining community-based Hawaiian Kauhale or learning destination currently being developed by KALO on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in Kuhio Village in Waimea on Hawai’i Island.

 

KANU O KA ‘ĀINA NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL RECEIVES FULL TERM OF ACCREDITATION

Contact: Pat Bergin, PK-12 Administrator                                                                                                                 

Kanu kumu and haumanaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Telephone: (808) 890-8144

Email:  pat@kalo.org

Date: June 6, 2010

Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School Receives Full Term of Accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

First Hawaiian-Focused Public Charter School To Be Accredited Receives Six Year Term

Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School, located in Waimea on Hawaiÿi Island, has received a full term of accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for its K-12 program. The WASC accreditation is effective for six years with a midterm review, expiring on June 30, 2016.  According to WASC Commission Chair Dale J. Mitchell, “This action was taken after a careful study of the Visiting Committee Report, which noted many laudable aspects of the school.” 

KANU Director Ku Kahakalau selected as ..20 for the next 20

Energetic and intelligent leaders may be our most valuable resource. We count on them to inspire us, to be our problem solvers, and to guide us as we build our future.

We need to nurture and support our emerging leaders, and that’s why Hawaii Business has devoted the following pages to identifying 20 emerging leaders for the next 20 years.

Read more here.

Kanu’s Girls' Varsity Paddling Team is going to the State Championships

 

KANU Varsity GirlsA Bay of surprises 

by Kevin Jakahi
Tribune-Herald Sports Writer
Published: Sunday, January 24, 2010 7:54 AM HST
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